Focus 1 – Perception of the Bible 重点1 - 圣经观 (1) The Biblical perception that a person brings to their study and their ministry makes a large difference in their work. Be aware of what perception you bring to your study and what perception other teachers bring to their studies. 一个人带进学习和事工的圣经观将极

Focus 2 – Overview of Christian Perspectives 重点2 - 总体的基督教观念 Other teachers may prefer to fill out these perspectives differently but the five are an accurate overview of Christianity. 其他的教师可能会列举不同于下述的观点，但这五点确实是全面的基督教

Focus 3 – a Brief Historical Background 重点3 - 简明历史背景 The following dates are meant to put into context the historical events that are the foundation of a discussion about election or human will and the impact that either have on our salvation. 下述日期对应于相关的历史事件背景。这些历

Focus 4 – Total Depravity 重点4 - 完全的败坏 (1) The five points of Calvinism were popularized in the 1963 booklet The Five Points of Calvinism Defined, Defended, Documented by David N. Steele and Curtis C. Thomas. The authors of this booklet did not cite whether they had obtained the mnemonic from someone who wrote previously. 加尔文主义的五点纲

Focus 6 - “Unconditional election” 重点6 - “无条件的拣选” (1) “Unconditional election” asserts that God has chosen from eternity those whom he will bring to himself not based on foreseen virtue, merit, or faith in those people; rather, his choice is

Focus 7 – Irresistible Grace. 重点7 - 不可抗拒的恩典 1) “Irresistible grace,” also called “efficacious grace”, asserts that the saving grace of God is effectually applied to those whom God has determined to save (that is, the elect) and overcomes their resistance to obeying the call of the gospel, bringing them to a saving faith. This means that when God sovereignly purposes to

Focus 8 – Once saved always saved. 重点8 - 一次得救永远得救 (1) “Perseverance of the saints” (or preservation) of the saints (the word “saints” is used to refer to all who are set apart by God, and not of those who are exceptionally holy, canonized, or in heaven) asserts that since God is sovereign and his will cannot be frustrated by humans

Focus 9 – Be aware. Satan does not like God’s truth. 重点9 - 要小心，撒旦不喜悦神的真理。 (1) Sadly, Satan is working very hard among God’s Christian people and congregations. The devil works to divide and ruin God’s Gospel and the Word among us. 不幸